Rawit / Tabasco - 25 seeds

Rawit/Tabasco is a classic representative of the small Asian chili peppers. The compact fruits allow for easy dosing, but don't be fooled by their size – the variety reaches up to 70,000 SHU .

Its origins are linked to Bird Pepper , which is said to be very popular in the Far East. This is a practical variety for serious spice lovers, especially when looking for small fruits for everyday use in the kitchen.

Characteristics of the variety

• Name: Rawit / Tabasco (Rawit / Tabasco)
• Botanical species: Capsicum frutescens
• Type: Hot pepper
• Origin of the type: Bird Pepper
• Hotness: 30,000–70,000 SHU
• Shape: Thin and elongated
• Fruit length: up to 5 cm
• Popularity: Widely used type in the Far East
• Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors
• Suitable for: Asian cuisine, hot sauces and spicy dishes.

🔥 Anger

30,000–70,000 SHU

This is a very hot pepper , which already falls significantly above the typical Jalapeño varieties.

When working with larger quantities of fruit, it is wise to use gloves and avoid contact with eyes.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January – April
Location: Indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse: recommended for higher yields
Planting outside: around the end of May
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: suitable for shaping a compact plant.

In the fall, the plants can be moved to pots and placed on a bright windowsill where they can continue fruiting.

🍴 Culinary app

The small and very hot fruits are very suitable for Asian soups, curries, noodles, rice dishes, spicy sauces and marinades . Thanks to the compact size, it is easy to use just one pepper or part of it, depending on the desired spiciness.